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eNews for Thursday, December 5

12/5/2019

 
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eNews for Thursday, December 5

Worship Matters

We will gather this Sunday, December 8 to worship together with Brigitte Bechtold, who will present “A Time for Compassion.” Please join us!
 

“The second principle of Unitarian Universalism calls for compassion in human relations. How does the virtue of compassion relate to empathy and forgiveness? Is there a decline in compassion today and can we learn to become more compassionate in a time of increasing human and environmental crises?”


If you happen to miss being in worship, the texts to previous sermon messages (and some of the readings as well) can be found in our website sermon archive.
 

Upcoming Services

December 15: Awe and Wonder
December 22: A Celebration of Life, Light, Love, and Hope - Norma J. Bailey
December 24: Christmas Eve Carols and Stories
December 29: The Burning Bowl
 

Minister's Column

Read the Minister's Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

First Friday Potluck - December 6

Join us for our First Friday communal nosh! Jen Prout is hosting, with a theme of Leftover Makeover. Let's use up our leftovers by turning them into new dishes! Or don't and just bring your faves or your usual dishes. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. - helping hands are welcome at 6:15 p.m. to assist with set-up preparations. We will also be celebrating the December birthdays of Aaron Jones, Chris Swier, Matt Cavalieri, Laura Frey, and Sally Van Cise.
 

Christmas Outreach Volunteer Opportunity - December 6 & 7

We will not be collecting children’s books at the fellowship this year. However volunteers are needed to help distribute books this Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, in 2-hour shifts. Sign up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall, or contact Beth Macleod at beth.macleod@cmich.edu.
 

UUSC Guest at Your Table Donations Deadline - December 8

If you were unable to make your donation to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s Guest at Your Table Program at the Harvest Feast, don’t despair! We will be accepting donations through this coming Sunday, December 8. Donation envelopes and Stories of Hope  can be found in the foyer outside the sanctuary as well as the UUSC box in which to drop your donation envelope.
 

RE Volunteers Needed!

From December 15 to January 12, the RE program is looking for extra volunteers on Sunday mornings to fill in for our wonderful childcare staff who will be gone over the CMU Winter Break. Volunteers are needed to help care for the little ones in the nursery or assist Kendra with supervising the older children during our RE lessons. All help is appreciated, so please consider signing up for a Sunday morning with Kendra at re.uufcm@gmail.com or find her in the social hall after service. New RE volunteers are welcome!
 

Calendar Changes

Sewing Circle will not meet until January 20.
 

UUFCM Book Club - December 11

Our December read is The Alchemists by Paulo Coelho. “A poor shepherd boy has a recurring dream every time he sleeps at an abandoned church. Finally, he decides to go on a quest to find the answer. Along the way he suffers setbacks but also has encounters with travelers who help him. Will he be successful?” We meet 2nd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the social hall of the UU Center, September through June. Bring a lunch and enjoy the discussion!
 

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are a busy person with your family, job and involvements with other organizations, we have an easy job for you! How would you like to be part of the hospitality team on a Sunday? You could be a greeter, a person setting up the fellowship hall or the sanctuary or help cleaning up after the coffee hour. It takes less than an hour, is fun and you play an important part in our fellowship. Your commitment would be for one Sunday a month for 4 months (January to April). If you enjoy it, you can continue, but if you would rather serve in another capacity or want a break, that is fine. Contact Gisela Moffit (gbmoffit@gmail.com; 989-772-1602) for more information.
 

Fellowship Life Meeting - December 15

On the third Sunday of every month – immediately following our worship service – the UUFCM Board holds a brief Fellowship Life meeting to update the congregation on current happenings, plans and/or concerns within the congregation. The intention is for the meetings to be kept brief; the hope is for extended conversation to take place following the meeting during the coffee hour time. Please plan to attend.
 

CUUPs Yule Ritual - December 22

Yule, the winter solstice, is a time of great symbolism and power. It marks the return of the sun, when the days finally begin to get a little longer. It's also a time to celebrate with family and friends, and share the spirit of giving. We invite those of you who are interested in participating in this ritual to bring an item of food or drink to share at the potluck that follows the ceremony. We will gather at 6:30 pm and begin our ceremony promptly at 7:00 pm.

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Fun for Youth

World Language Storytime at Veteran's Memorial Library
Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m.

As part of the library’s  Storytime series, Gisela Moffit will present “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” in German on Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m. at the library annex. The children will have fun learning  some key words, playing games and singing along.  Come and bring your friends!

Christmas Outreach of Isabella County

December 6 & 7, 2019 at Finch on CMU’s campus

Want to donate? Drop off items at Finch on CMU’s campus during the week of Monday, December 2.

Please click the graphic for a list of items we can accept, and spread the word by printing and distributing the flyer!
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Pastoral Care Concerns

For support with life's challenges, please contact Drew during his office hours or make an appointment with him. For specific needs such as rides to medical appointments or meals for people recovering from illness or surgery, please contact the Arms Around team via Gisela Moffit at gbmoffit@gmail.com or 989-772-1602. Every effort will be made to lessen the burden on the individual or family who is dealing with a difficult circumstance.

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UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2019-2020
President: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; president@uufcm.org)
Past-President: Mary Alsager (989.773.2595; malsager@yahoo.com)
President Elect: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; newla1gm@cmich.edu)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Co-Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; poutyprouty66@yahoo.com)
Secretary: Brigitte Bechtold (989.954.1123; becht1bh@cmich.edu)
Trustee: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; janis_shinn@yahoo.com)
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; jones3aj@cmich.edu)
Trustee: Daniel Davis (616.540.4759; daniel.davis515@yahoo.com)








 

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